I’ll never forget the day I walked out of church and swore I wouldn’t go back. A leader had embarrassed me in front of others. I felt judged, rejected, unseen. The place that was supposed to be safe felt like a battlefield. But months later, I read about Jesus flipping tables. He wasn’t mad at sinners. He was mad at religious pride (Matthew 21:12-13). That’s when I realized Jesus is on the side of the hurt, not the hurters.
Healing from church hurt isn’t easy. It takes time, counseling, and often, forgiveness (Ephesians 4:31-32). But don't walk away from God because of people. There’s still beauty in community when it's healthy. Safe spaces exist. And guess what? You can be part of creating one.
Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” God doesn’t waste pain. The same place where you were wounded can become a place of healing for someone else. Don’t give up. Your story isn’t over.